Pantages Theater FAQ's

Is there a dress code?
There is no dress code at the Pantages Theatre. For all performances, attire should be comfortable and appropriate for the occasion. The theatre is air conditioned.

Are the seats next to each other?
Yes all tickets are side by side unless otherwise stated.

General Rules:
No smoking in the theatre; patrons may go outside during intermission. No food, drinks, cameras, cell phones, or recording devices. Latecomers will be seated at an appropriate time during the show at the theatre managements discretion.
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Get ready Los Angeles! “Chicago The Musical,” will return to Los Angeles at the Pantages Theatre. Winner of six Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, Chicago the musical is back and will perform on May 15 to May 27, 2012. Expect them again as they bring the best entertainment and popular music in Los Angeles.

Chicago the musical is based on 1926 play by reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins. It was first performed in 46th Street Theatre on June 3, 1975, from a book by Bob Fosse and Fred Ebb, with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb. It is a thrilling story about an ambitious chorus girl Roxie Hart who will do anything for her dreams even if it means killing her lover and frames her husband, but failed and was imprisoned. She wanted to have a career and be a star in Vaudeville, but she only gains popularity during her courtroom acquittal. Inside the women’s block in Cook County Jail she meets Velma Kelly who is also a murderer and a headline star. Together they teamed up with the help of a corrupt lawyer Billy Flynn and will try to do anything just to escape execution.

The star of the show Roxie Hart will be played by Christie Brinkley. She first played as Roxie Hart on April 8, 2011 and still reprising her role as you see her perform at Los Angeles Pantages Theatre. Christie Brinkley is one of the successful supermodels and also an actress. Brinkley also worked as a photographer, writer, and designer, she is also an activist for human and animal rights and the environment. She was married before to a popular musician Billy Joel in 1985 but they divorced in 1994, although it was short they are given one child, Alexa Ray Joel.

“We are thrilled to welcome Christie and her incredible dedication, focus and determination that she exhibits,” said producer Barry Weissler. “I’m excited to share with audiences the stellar performance that she delivers.”

Christie Brinkley was also known for her three consecutive appearances on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, appeared on more than 500 magazine covers worldwide and also had long-running contract with CoverGirl. As part of her new company she launched a line of natural skin care products, Christie Brinkley Beauty.

She was discovered by an American photographer Errol Sawyer in a post office in Paris at the age of 18 and introduced to John Casablancas of Elite Model Management agency in Paris. She also met Patrick Demarchelier a French photographer as it was the start of her modeling career. Soon after she was signed a contract for three national ad campaigns and was seen at the cover of Glamour magazine, along with a record 20-year contract with cosmetics brand CoverGirl, it was the longest-running cosmetics contract of any model in history.

“Chicago the musical is entertaining, fun, sexy and brilliant. You will enjoy the spectacular musical play of Chicago. The dancers were fantastic, sexy and athletic; you couldn’t take your eyes off them, boys and girls alike. The choreography is all good. Fully recommended Chicago the musical to anyone who likes a good time!”

Not sure what to wear when going to the Theater? LA, Miami, New York, Chicago, London can all be different depending on weather, the cities views on fashion and other factors. Los Angeles Theater can be known as usually dressing casual while New York and London dressing to the nines is not uncomon. Here is some ideas for a night out at the Theater.

To look best when going to that opening night, you need to know the best outfit to wear when going to the theatre. Even though the official dress code is not there, you will not be respecting the directors and the actors if you go to the theatre wearing your pajamas. This is time to remove your Sunday best and iron them and you need to learn what to wear when you are going to a theatre.

Here are the things you will need if you want to identify the best outfit:

Outfit for men:

A white dress shirt

A suit or sport coat

Loafers

Ironed slacks

Nice Jeans

Dress shoes

A nice belt

A collared shirt

Outfit for women:

Nice heels

Pencil skirt

Cocktail dress, the length should be knee-length and should not be very short

A blouse or tank top with cardigan

1. Know the type of performance you are attending.

Dressing rules are different and this mainly depends on the time of the day or of the week when the show is being held. The shows that are held over the weekdays and on daylight hours and over the weekends usually require that you dress-down and make sure that your look is polished. The dress for the shows that are held on weekend nights and evenings must be formal and the guest are usually urged to dress this way. The first step in learning what to wear when going to the theatre is to know the type of performance you are attending.

2. Business casual attire is used when you are going to a weekend or weekday performance held during the day.

The affairs here are usually casual; there is no need of wearing a suit and a tie. However, your look should be presentable and the only option that you can go for is the business casual. For guys, you should wear a collared shirt and tuck it into your slacks, make sure they are ironed, and pair them with a good belt and loafers (the belt and loafers should both be either all brown or black). The dressing code for the ladies should be a tank top with a cardigan or a blouse, heels and a pencil skirt.

3. When you are going to a weekend night, weekday evening or opening night performance, the dressing should be business formal.

Night and opening night performances in most theatres are mainly the black-tie affairs and you should dress this way. Men should wear a combination formal pants and sports coat or a dark suit, the shirt should be white and a tie that match. Ladies should dress simply with classy heels and a cocktail dress.

When you know what you will wear when going to a theatre, you will make these outings memorable. When you put on the best clothes and act the way you are expected, your look will always be awesome on every occasion. There is no code of conduct that has been set for the theatres, make sure that you are always tidy, presentable and neat to make people know that you know what to wear when going to the theatre.

HOLLYWOOD – “Chicago,” winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, will return to Los Angeles at the Pantages Theatre for a limited two-week engagement May 15-27

After her critically-acclaimed debut as Roxie Hart on Broadway and in London’s West End, Christie Brinkley, one of the world’s most successful supermodels, will make her Los Angeles debut this spring as she reprises her killer role in the award-winning musical.

Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, “Chicago” is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today’s tabloids.

The performance schedule for “Chicago” is Tuesday through Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

When is The Book of Mormon coming to Los Angeles? The Book of Mormon will be playing at the Los Angeles Pantages Theater from Sept 5th to 11 25th 2012.

It is a story about two young Mormon missionaries named Elder Kevin Price and Elder Arnold Cunningham, they were sent in a remote village in northern Uganda. Elder Kevin Price is a handsome devoted Mormon who aims to convert people to Mormonism. Elder Arnold Cunningham on the other hand is different; he is immature who lacks knowledge of the Book of Mormon that will soon land them into trouble. When they arrive in Africa the two learn that the citizens are plagued with food shortage, poverty, violence and aids. Difficult, it is a mission they both have to accomplish.

Animated South Park creators Robert Lopez, Trey Parker, and Matt Stone, Lopez also co-wrote and co-composed Avenue Q. The Book of Mormon premiered on March 2011 and received 2011 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Book of a Musical, Original Score, Featured Actress in a Musical, Direction of a Musical, Orchestrations, Scenic Design of a Musical, Lighting Design of a Musical and Sound Design of a Musical.

The major cast of The Book of Mormon including Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells extend their contracts to appear in the show till February of 2013th. On September 5th to November 25th 2012 The Book of Mormon will play in Los Angeles Pantages Theatre, due to public demand.

“The main purpose of this musical is to give people an idea to the different religious beliefs in the world. It may or may not work with you or other people but it doesn’t matter what religion you are in or what religion you believed in, as long as it makes you a better person, that’s important!” – Paul James

“Possibly the funniest show ever. I was dying laughing. 100% Worth seeing with the cast it has now. Great sound track.” Daniel K

“This show will make you laugh, cry, and think. The South Park guys are always amazing in their commentary, as well as their sincerity. Fans of South Park will immediately notice that The Book of Mormon has the same tone and feel. The songs get stuck in your head and you’ll still be thinking about all the best moments in the show hours after you’ve left” Mike S.

“Brilliant, offensive, funny, sarcastic, intriguing, intellectual and vulgar all at the same time!!!” Agnes C

“As good as it gets! Laugh-out-loud hilarious” Robb F

Audience for “The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon is suitable for audiences aged 18 and upwards. Contains explicit language.

Run time of The Book of Mormon at the Pantages Theater2 hours and 30 minutes with one 15 minute intermission.

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